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Why does it need to be chaos instead of more methodical changes to society, such as much higher taxes on the very wealthy to be used by society for the benefit
by minikites 5y ago
Why does it need to be chaos instead of more methodical changes to society, such as much higher taxes on the very wealthy to be used by society for the benefit of all?
- at_a_remove 5y agoGiven a series of proposed changes, those with wealth will seek to "game" those changes to retain that wealth. Jump down the double-Irish rabbit hole for a bit and think of the motivations of the people involved, all of them.
- stephc_int13 5y agoBecause changes will likely be made by people who are close to the political power, they will easily work around the rules.
- minikites 5y agoSo we shouldn't even try to rein in the wealthy?
- stephc_int13 5y agoYes, but asking politely won't do much, unfortunately. I am not suggesting violence, as this will only be temporary. In my opinion, a golden age society would have so much perpetual change that it would be extremely difficult to pass privilege from a generation to the next.
- stephc_int13 5y agoAlso, the central inequality issue is not about money, but power, they are correlated, but power is the source.
- minikites 5y agoI agree, but equalizing money is a good first step. You can't really tax and redistribute power, unless I'm not thinking creatively enough.